“At this time, I am 100% committed to victory in Afghanistan.”
I am sorry to hear that. The Marxist bleat of “Afghanistan is the central front in the war on terror” seems to be working. Al Q is no longer there; they were drawn into the trap in Iraq and slaughtered. Taliban? Dupes. But they will fight until every last one of them is dead. They will.
You can root for their slaughter, but there is no glory in killing dupes. The Kenyan and the media that elected him have done a fine job in convincing people that “Afghanistan is the central front in the war on terror” to discrdit and deride the President and the people who fought a brilliant campaign in Iraq.
Now, it seems, they have proven the old adage that if you repeat a lie often enough people will believe it. This is a pity. Because some of US are now supporting The Kenyan and his lies. And yes, it is really that simple.
Afghanistan has no structure upon which to build. It is a 7th century society, and the Karzai regime is so corrupt the people will never see a dime of our aid. We can not do what you suggest, however noble it is; and I believe it is. But this is a reality. “Afghanistan is the central front in the war on terror” was a catchy phrase in an election, but it is a lie. Pure and simple and in a country with no national allegiance, in impenetrable moonscape that will not be conquered without massive casualties and civilians slaughtered by the Taliban themselves, before they will allow the mission you envision to be accomplished, you will kill those people with good intentions.
Why do you think we never fully committed to Afghanistan? Why do you think there was so little attention paid and so few casualties taken? The Kenyan has killed more than Bush did in six years. The war wasn’t intended to be fought there. It was purely symbolic and a feint to draw the REAL Jihadists (our REAL enemy) into Iraq, where they though they could win the hearts and minds, like the Viet Cong did. They were wrong.
They misunderestimated our Commander in Chief.
They do not underestimate this coward in the White House. He will get our men killed to protect his narcissistic need to be proven correct and he will do it with or without your support. I would prefer he do it on his own and own it, because he was wrong in his campaign and he is wrong now.
You’re about as wrong as two boys f*cking afaic. Your hopeless negativism and defeatist attitude makes me want to puke. This war in Afghanistan is winnable and it is necessary. Walking away is unacceptable. You can spin it however you like but this old soldier is still shooting straight and speaking the truth. We can not allow Al Queda a sanctuary whether it be in Iraq, Afghanistan, or Pakistan. They are our enemy and they are on the run. That’s how they need to remain until they can’t run anymore or until they have nowhere left to run. If you want to throw in the towel, go ahead but I’ll not abide it.
